As Israel continues to bombard Gaza in the wake of Hamas’ Oct. 7 massacre, emotions are running high—and halfway around the world, it’s taking a toll on cross-cultural and interfaith friendships. “People I’ve talked with on either side of this conflict have told me they feel particularly sensitive right now,” Aymann Ismail writes. He spoke to people who have thought about how to navigate these interactions for a long time and offers some tips about how to get through it.
And in case you missed it: Ismail spoke to a Palestinian former Knesset member about the delicate politics of representing Arab Israelis, and to an Amnesty International investigator about the horrifying situation unfolding on the ground in Gaza.
The vitriol is having an impact
Trump’s finally been hit with a gag order—just as he’s been cranking up his incendiary rhetoric to a whole new level. On What Next, Mary Harris spoke to political science professor Robert Pape, who’s been studying political violence around the world for the past 30 years, about the real-world consequences of Trump’s violent rhetoric.
Plus: Are you having trouble keeping up with all the developments in Trump’s multiple trials? Us too. Shirin Ali is here to help you catch up.
Come hang out!
A bunch of Slate politics writers are looking forward to chatting with you on Zoom on Oct. 30 and 1 p.m. E.T. The event is open to Plus members only—if you’re not one yet, you can sign up here!
Democracy dodged a bullet
Last week saw MAGA Republicans engage in extremist arm-wrestling in the House speaker race. Dahlia Lithwick reflects on what a close call for democracy Jim Jordan’s failed speakership bid really was.
What the #*!@?
Texas Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee has regrets about the staff she’s put together, which apparently includes “Boo Boo,” “Sh—a—,” and “F—face.” Ben Mathis-Lilley considers a particularly colorful leaked audio tape.
House cats will rule the world
When larger predators cease to exist, the door will open for cats to fill the void. Jonathan Losos lays out how domestic cats could evolve into the alpha predators of the future.
Worried for Britney
There can be a lot of tricky consequences to navigate when sharing experiences of personal pain in public. As Britney Spears’ memoir, The Woman in Me, comes out this week, the singer is giving us a tour of her personal life in the form of self-disclosure. Psychiatrist Jessi Gold is worried for her—and shares some thoughts about what she might have to deal with next.
The right way to share a bed
You’ve probably been sharing a bed incorrectly all these years! Amanda Knox shares a trick that’s good for your body and your mattress—one that her experience in prison helped her figure out.
Today, Slate has … * A PRETERNATURAL KNACK FOR UNEARTHING ASTONISHING, DRAMATIC STORIES
… much like David Grann, who wrote the book Martin Scorsese’s Killers of the Flower Moon is based on. Dan Kois spoke to Grann about the changes the movie makes to the book.
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